It's finally Election Day 2022!
As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary year, we are so incredibly grateful for YOUR continued support, which makes our work as the only LGBTQ organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ women to public office possible.
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LPAC elects LGBTQ+ women! In 2022, LPAC has endorsed 114
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Meet one of LPAC's newest endorsees, Denver City Council Member . She writes of her re-election bid, "My commitment to this race is a commitment to my district as well as marginalized people across our City." bit.ly/lpac_candi
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We are thrilled to endorse as she seeks re-election. Satya is the first out LGBTQ Mayor of Madison, and in a second term will continue to focus on affordable housing, rapid transit, climate change and racial equity. bit.ly/lpac_satya
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ENDORSEMENT ALERT! We're thrilled to support three public servants and powerful advocates for their communities. Congratulations to and Julie Konik!
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This is a beautiful and important piece. And we’re always glad to be reminded of the foresight and clarity of our greatly missed founder Urvashi Vaid.
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I went to Alabama last month to try to understand the strange whiplash I've been feeling lately as a queer person. I met some extraordinary people. These are their stories, and mine. nytimes.com/2023/01/06/opi
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Sen. is no stranger to historic firsts. Congratulations on adding first LGBTQ Ohio Senate Minority Leader to the list!
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On our way home. What an incredible day. These two moms can breathe easier about our girls today. #DefenseOfMarriageAct #nhpolitics
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We are so proud of the race ran. She has always been a great leader in Texas and for our community, and we look forward to seeing that work continue in whatever she takes on next!
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Team Celia is running the most transformative campaign Austin politics has ever seen and we need all hands on deck! Please join our Rainbow Text & Phone Bank, in person or virtually, to get out the vote!
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"She gets up every day and fights for more equality, more fairness, a more level playing field and the very city she runs.” - LPAC ED Lisa Turner. Read the full story about Mayor Lightfoot's re-election campaign here:
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"Sen. is a trailblazer and icon for the LGBTQ community," said LPAC ED Lisa Turner. "The passage of this bill is a testament to Baldwin's legislative prowess, determined leadership, and hard work over many years."
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If and likely when Obergefell is overturned, clerks in all 83 counties in Michigan will have to turn same-sex couples away when applying for a marriage license. People on their 12th marriage or who were convicted of killing their last spouse can marry in MI. But not gay people.
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Celebrating the passing of recognition of same-sex marriages by the federal government and in states across the union for those married in states where SSM is legal, but reminding people that MI will still ban the rendering of marriage licenses to SS couples if Obergefell falls. twitter.com/dananessel/sta…
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A quick explainer on why the Respect for Marriage Act is an exasperating bill and absolutely needed to be passed. This is a victory, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now. If Obergefell should be overturned, millions of families will be protected.
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The bill on same-sex marriage would not codify same-sex marriage, and it's unsurprising that reporters are just kinda tweeting out that word--"codifying"--and clumsily misleading people.
That said, this bill needs to be passed. It's the best we're going to do right now.
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My statement on the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act:
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Later today, after some votes on a handful of amendments, the Senate is almost certain to pass the Respect for Marriage Act.
I'll be watching the Senate floor debate and sharing anything interesting on here.
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My statement. Love you, Arizona.
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A "rainbow wave" that lifted record numbers of #LGBTQ+ candidates to victory in the U.S. #midterms is a promising sign of growing acceptance, but tough legislative fights still lie ahead in many Republican-controlled states, I report for @Openly @TRF.
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. understands the strength of cities lies in their diversity, and she’s leading the way to tackle the challenges in a way that leaves no one behind. Join this LPAC-hosted virtual fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 19 from noon - 1 pm. celia4atx.link/LPAC
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Thank you to our LPAC hero and champion, . This is why we work hard to protect and elect leaders who advocate for their community!
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The Respect for Marriage Act will protect marriage equality and ensure individuals in same-sex and interracial marriages are guaranteed the same rights & freedoms as every other marriage.
We are going to get this done for loving families across America.
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[Dems] flipped legislative chambers in Minnesota and Michigan...and may flip the Pennsylvania House.
"These are bright spots," said , E.D. of LPAC
"If you win (any of the) chambers, you can fight and get things done at a different level," she said.
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“When they’re elected, it changes that dynamic,” Turner said. “It does matter. It does help. It hasn’t always prevailed,” she said, adding that there often aren’t enough out LGBTQ+ lawmakers to help change the tide on anti-LGBTQ+ bills.
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“I’m smiling right now, because I’m so happy,” ...said of the Healey and Kotek wins. “I just can’t tell you how exciting it is to see these women continue to be successful and just to be so excited for the future.”
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The Oregonian has called the governor's race for ! Along with Maura Healey, Tina will be the first openly lesbian governor in U.S. history. Congratulations Governor-elect Kotek!
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Congratulations to ! We're thrilled that West St. Paul will have your leadership on city council.
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Congratulations to the incredible , you are going to do wonderful things in Oakland and we can't wait to see it!
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Congratulations to !! Do you love waking up to a giant pile of victories? Then put a smile on your face with our massive list of LGBTQ+ women's wins here: teamlpac.com/election-resul
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